The Pfeifer Family Foundation makes a small number of relatively large gifts, primarily channeling most of its giving through a donor-advised fund/conduit (Schwab Charitable) and making at least one direct grant to a social services organization focused on gang intervention and workforce support. Their giving appears targeted rather than broad, with an interest in criminal-justice-adjacent reentry/rehabilitation programming alongside use of DAF vehicles for grantmaking.
Concentrated giving: very few, relatively large grants with the majority routed through a donor-advised fund (two grants to Schwab Charitable) and occasional direct support to mission-driven service providers; repeat use of the same conduit.
Notable grantees: Schwab Charitable Fund, Homeboy Industries
The Pfeifer Family Foundation’s largest recent grant was $783,607 to Schwab Charitable Fund in 2025, signaling a grantmaking pattern that moves substantial dollars through a donor-advised fund platform. Across the recent record, the foundation combines that conduit-style giving with direct grants to a small set of operating nonprofits. One of the clearest examples is Homeboy Industriesorg in Los Angeles, which received $40,000 in 2023 and additional support in 2025. The foundation also made repeated gifts to Equal Justice Initiative, Fii National, Earth Justice, Math Action, Global Village Connect, and Nrdc, suggesting a focused set of relationships rather than broad dispersal. Its giving is national in scope, with all recent grants going to U.S.-based recipients. The overall pattern points to a family foundation making selective, relatively large awards, often at a $10,000 level, alongside much larger transfers through Schwab Charitable Fund.
One clear theme is criminal-justice-adjacent rehabilitation and reentry. The foundation gave $40,000 in 2023 to Homeboy Industriesorg in Los Angeles, an organization associated in the grant record with gang intervention and workforce support, and it added $5,000 grants to the same group in 2025. A second area is legal and policy advocacy. It awarded $20,000 to Nrdc in New York in 2023 and another $20,000 in 2024, plus a $5,000 gift in 2025. Environmental work also appears through Earth Justice in San Francisco, which received $10,000 in 2023, $10,000 in 2024, and $5,000 in 2025. Education-related support shows up through Math Action in Oakland, which received multiple gifts at the $10,000 and $5,000 levels.
Typical gifts cluster around $10,000, with a p25 of $2,250, a median of $10,000, and a p75 of $10,000. The distribution is highly skewed by one very large transfer to Schwab Charitable Fund, followed by a much smaller set of direct grants. Several recipients appear in more than one year, including Schwab Charitable Fund, Nrdc, Fii National, Earth Justice, Equal Justice Initiative, Math Action, Global Village Connect, and Homeboy Industriesorg, which points to recurring relationships rather than one-time awards. The foundation is classified as a regular funder and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
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$109K
$819K
Most grants fall between $2K and $10K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$10K
About 3% of grants go to recipients in NY.
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All recent grants in the dataset went to U.S. recipients. The foundation gives most often in New York by grant count, with New York, NY appearing multiple times through Nrdc. Other repeated recipient locations include Oakland, CA for Fii National and Math Action, San Francisco, CA for Earth Justice, Los Angeles, CA for Homeboy Industriesorg, and Montgomery, AL for Equal Justice Initiative. Arizona, the headquarters state, accounts for 3% of grants.
The recent record shows support for a small set of recurring nonprofits tied to reentry and social services, legal advocacy, environmental work, education-related programming, and donor-advised fund transfers. Named recipients include Homeboy Industriesorg, Nrdc, Fii National, Earth Justice, Math Action, Global Village Connect, and Equal Justice Initiative.
The foundation’s grant-size profile centers on $10,000 gifts, with a p25 of $2,250, a median of $10,000, and a p75 of $10,000. The recent record also includes a very large transfer to Schwab Charitable Fund, which sits above the rest of the distribution.
The foundation gives nationally, and all recent grants in the dataset went to U.S.-based recipients. By grant count, New York is the top state, while Arizona, the headquarters state, accounts for 3% of grants.
No. The foundation is listed as not funding individuals and not making program-related investments. Its recent activity is through grants to public charities, including recurring support for several organizations and a large grant to Schwab Charitable Fund.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND | LONE TREE, CO | $783,607 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| GLOBAL VILLAGE CONNECT | GOLDEN VALLEY, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND | LONE TREE, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| FII NATIONAL | OAKLAND, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| NRDC | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| MATH ACTION | OAKLAND, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| NRDC | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| HOMEBOY INDUSTRIESORG | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| MATH ACTION | OAKLAND, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| FII NATIONAL | OAKLAND, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE | MONTGOMERY, AL | $5,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| EARTH JUSTICE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| HOMEBOY INDUSTRIESORG | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| EARTH JUSTICE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE | MONTGOMERY, AL | $5,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| INTERNATIONAL PEACE INITIATIVE | DENVER, CO | $3,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| BARAKA GIRLS | PETALUMA, CA | $3,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| PETEN HEALTH | WINDSOR, CA | $3,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| WAWC HEALTH CARE | TUSCALOOSA, AL | $3,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| REDWOOD EMPIRE FOOD BANK | SANTA ROSA, CA | $2,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK | OAKLAND, CA | $2,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| MARIN FOOD BANK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $2,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| MACULAR DEGENERATION RESEARCH | NORTHAMPTON, MA | $250 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND | EL PASO, TX | $210,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| NRDC | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| FII NATIONAL | OAKLAND, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| GLOBAL VILLAGE CONNECT | GOLDEN VALLEY, MN | $10,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| MATH ACTION | OAKLAND, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| EARTH JUSTICE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE | MONTGOMERY, AL | $10,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| INTERNATIONAL PEACE INITIATIVE | DENVER, CO | $3,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| PETEN HEALTH | WINDSOR, CA | $3,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| BARAKA GIRLS | PETALUMA, CA | $3,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| MARIN FOOD BANK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $2,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK | OAKLAND, CA | $2,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| REDWOOD EMPIRE FOOD BANK | SANTA ROSA, CA | $2,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| EGA TUCSON CHAPTER | LOUISVILLE, KY | $1,500 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND | EL PASO, TX | $110,000 | 2023 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| HOMEBOY INDUSTRIESORG | LOS ANGELES, CA | $40,000 | 2023 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| FII NATIONAL | OAKLAND, CA | $20,000 | 2023 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| NRDC | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2023 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| EARTH JUSTICE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| WOMEN HAVE OPTIONS | COLUMBUS, OH | $10,000 | 2023 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE | MONTGOMERY, AL | $10,000 | 2023 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| MATH ACTION | OAKLAND, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| GLOBAL VILLAGE CONNECT | GOLDEN VALLEY, MN | $10,000 | 2023 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| BARAKA GIRLS | PETALUMA, CA | $3,000 | 2023 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| INTERNATIONAL PEACE INITIATIVE | DENVER, CO | $3,000 | 2023 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| PETEN HEALTH | WINDSOR, CA | $3,000 | 2023 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| MARIN FOOD BANK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $2,000 | 2023 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND
$783,607PUBLIC CHARITY
GLOBAL VILLAGE CONNECT
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
FII NATIONAL
$5,000PUBLIC CHARITY
NRDC
$5,000PUBLIC CHARITY
MATH ACTION
$5,000PUBLIC CHARITY
NRDC
PUBLIC CHARITY
HOMEBOY INDUSTRIESORG
$5,000PUBLIC CHARITY
MATH ACTION
$5,000PUBLIC CHARITY
FII NATIONAL
$5,000PUBLIC CHARITY
EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE
$5,000PUBLIC CHARITY
EARTH JUSTICE
$5,000PUBLIC CHARITY
HOMEBOY INDUSTRIESORG
$5,000PUBLIC CHARITY
EARTH JUSTICE
$5,000PUBLIC CHARITY
EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE
$5,000PUBLIC CHARITY
INTERNATIONAL PEACE INITIATIVE
$3,000PUBLIC CHARITY
BARAKA GIRLS
$3,000PUBLIC CHARITY
PETEN HEALTH
$3,000PUBLIC CHARITY
WAWC HEALTH CARE
$3,000PUBLIC CHARITY
REDWOOD EMPIRE FOOD BANK
$2,000PUBLIC CHARITY
ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
$2,000PUBLIC CHARITY
MARIN FOOD BANK
$2,000PUBLIC CHARITY
MACULAR DEGENERATION RESEARCH
$250PUBLIC CHARITY
SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND
$210,000PUBLIC CHARITY
NRDC
$20,000PUBLIC CHARITY
FII NATIONAL
$20,000PUBLIC CHARITY
GLOBAL VILLAGE CONNECT
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
MATH ACTION
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
EARTH JUSTICE
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
INTERNATIONAL PEACE INITIATIVE
$3,000PUBLIC CHARITY
PETEN HEALTH
$3,000PUBLIC CHARITY
BARAKA GIRLS
$3,000PUBLIC CHARITY
MARIN FOOD BANK
$2,000PUBLIC CHARITY
ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
$2,000PUBLIC CHARITY
REDWOOD EMPIRE FOOD BANK
$2,000PUBLIC CHARITY
EGA TUCSON CHAPTER
$1,500PUBLIC CHARITY
SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND
$110,000PUBLIC CHARITY
HOMEBOY INDUSTRIESORG
$40,000PUBLIC CHARITY
FII NATIONAL
$20,000PUBLIC CHARITY
NRDC
$20,000PUBLIC CHARITY
EARTH JUSTICE
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
WOMEN HAVE OPTIONS
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
MATH ACTION
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
GLOBAL VILLAGE CONNECT
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
BARAKA GIRLS
$3,000PUBLIC CHARITY
INTERNATIONAL PEACE INITIATIVE
$3,000PUBLIC CHARITY
PETEN HEALTH
$3,000PUBLIC CHARITY
MARIN FOOD BANK
$2,000PUBLIC CHARITY